Mechanical Engineer IV
Cannon DesignBaltimore, Maryland
Full Time
Posted December 17, 2025
$98k - $123k
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Job Description
This position involves leading the design and oversight of HVAC systems for large-scale buildings, including modeling, equipment specification, and coordination with project teams, while providing technical leadership and ensuring project quality and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and oversee HVAC systems, including ductwork, piping, and equipment selection for large-scale buildings
- Perform independent mechanical design work across disciplines and assist with plumbing and fire protection designs as needed
- Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to design and engineering team members
- Create Revit BIM models of construction drawings for HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems
- Specify mechanical equipment such as boilers, chillers, and air handling units
- Review shop drawings for compliance with specifications and contract documents
- Participate in client communication, project meetings, and site visits to verify conditions and observe construction progress
- Lead or contribute to value engineering sessions and recommend process improvements
- Respond to RFIs, review change orders, and assist in the preparation of construction documents
- Represent the company in project activities, business development, and marketing efforts
Requirements
- Minimum of 8 years of related experience in mechanical engineering or HVAC design.
- Current Professional Engineer (PE) license in the United States.
- Strong knowledge of Life Safety Codes.
- Ability to work independently in all Mechanical disciplines with no oversight or guidance.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be a critical thinker and highly analytical.
- Ability to engage effectively with clients.
- Fully qualified professional able to perform work with a high degree of latitude, with some ambiguity in work.
- Able to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Experience in computer applications for engineering design programs such as Revit, Trane Trace, or Trane 3D Plus.
- Experience performing and directing complex design of ductwork, piping, and equipment selection for HVAC systems for large-scale buildings.
- Experience preparing Revit BIM modeling of construction drawings of HVAC systems from schematic design to construction administration phases, including layout, sketches, and detail drawings.
- Experience specifying mechanical equipment such as boilers, chillers, and air handling units.
- Experience reviewing and accepting shop drawings for compliance with specifications and contract documents.
- Experience conducting job site visits to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress.
- Experience attending and participating in construction meetings, including site walk-throughs.
- Experience responding to RFIs and reviewing change orders in the preparation of construction documents.
- Experience leading or participating in value engineering sessions with Architectural Engineering teams.
- Experience conducting staff development activities including work planning, budget development, and scheduling in conjunction with the Project Manager.
- Experience serving as an independent reviewer in QAQC processes.
- Experience interfacing effectively with clients and project team members.
- Experience attending Owner, Architect, Construction Administration (OAC) meetings with an understanding of project budget considerations.
- Experience reviewing and accepting shop drawings for compliance with specifications and contract documents.
- Experience in overseeing, guiding, mentoring, and providing technical leadership to designers and engineering team members.
- Experience in preparing and reviewing construction documents, RFIs, change orders, and site visit reports.
- Experience participating or leading value engineering sessions.
- Experience representing the company in project activities, business development, and marketing activities.
- Physical ability to conduct site visits, including walking through construction sites.
- Mandatory compliance with internal policies, including completing required training and adherence to the company's Code of Conduct.
Benefits & Perks
Salary range of $98,124 to $122,706 annually
Discretionary bonuses
Full benefit package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
Flexible spending account options
Voluntary insurances
Paid time off
Flex-time schedules
Remote work options
401k plan
Employee perk programs
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